Diorama/Daguerre: The Diorama of Daguerre

Small version of the Polyorama Panoptique, an optical toy which was popular from the 1820s through to the 1860s. It was invented by Pierre Seguin and is based on Daguerre's Diorama, of which it is a s

special optical view, around 1830, Daguerre-diorama, view to the water tower, Bld. Saint Martin, handcoloured engraving by METZ, Nicolas Gengel and Adrien Dembour, very good condition, 39 x 53 cm Germ

The invitation is in French, but translated reads "Sir, to kindly honor my establishment with your presence. With my consideration, Your most humble servant, Daguerre. Current Exhibition the July 28 1

Louis Daguerre Autograph Letter Signed, "Daguerre." One page with an integral address sheet, in French, on Diorama stationery; 5" x 8", Paris; June 6, 1834. Daguerre wrote this letter to a Mr. Engelma

Circus Big Top Motorized Diorama. Detailed and finely crafted model of a three-ring circus big top created in exacting detail and including the canvas tent, and filled with performers both human and a

English, c.1870, three 'muff dogs' posed in painted brickwork scenery in curved papiermache glazed case, each 'fully grown dog' with a body length of approximately 10cm, in later (early 20th century)

Aaron Zook Mixed Media Diorama. Depicting an Autumn Lancaster County, PA Covered Bridge Scene. Signed lower right "Aaron Zook 1983". Covered bridge with horse drawn buggy having Amish passengers and f

Two taxidermy great bustard birds in a wall mountable display. Paper on back says: Reference Art at Auction (Sotheby's 1967-1968). Measures 50.5" wide 30.5" tall.

Circus Sideshow Motorized Diorama. Miniature circus sideshow tent diorama including motorized elements, being a finely crafted model of a circus sideshow, circa 1920, and including the various banners

Ringling Brothers Circus Street Parade Motorized Diorama. Remarkable and detailed motorized diorama featuring twenty-six carved models of circus wagons, performers, and animals recreated in miniature,

High quality diorama, A.J. King, North Scituate, Rhode Island. Marsh scene representing all of North America's teal. Cinnamon teal are in flight in the painted background. Perched in front a pair of b

High quality diorama, A.J. King, North Scituate, Rhode Island. With six dove flying and feeding. Background is a mural that is painted on three sides. Dove are landing and feeding in a sandy open spot

Lot includes Diorama Backdrops featuring the North African Gate and Multiple Building Fronts. Made of Wood and Plaster. Multiple Building Backdrop measures 21" x 12". Gate measures 6-1/2" x 12". Condi

A Taxidermy North American Bird Dioramaearly 20th century, featuring nine various birds all gathered on a central branch, with dried flora and faux habitat staging, beneath domed glass cloche with rou

The carved and painted three-masted vessel with fifty-four cannons, painted background sky and carved sea, great folky carved male figurehead wearing top hat and blue coat, original yellow pine shadow

Large Victorian diorama of squirrels playing cards - All original with fireplace accessories, chandelier, cigar smoking squirrels seated around card table in chairs. Housed in original pine box with w

Needlework Shipping Diorama of Schooner, attributed to Thomas H. Willis (1850-1925), New York, late 19th century. Depicting two-masted vessel at sea, the silk-lined cardstock sails sewn to project fro

A SIEGFRIED & ROY MAGIC THEATER DIORAMA J.P. Hartmann, 1988. Hand-painted metal, signed and dated to rear. 14 1/2 x 10 1/4 x 6in (36.8 x 26 x 15.2cm) Footnotes: Roy: I've always related to my tigers a

43 x 19 inches depicting the tug San Martin and a four masted ship under full sail.

Exceptional four level diorama featuring many personalities from the Napoleonic period. Includes; Dudinot, Marmont, Jourdan, Brune, Lefebre, Murat, Massenas, Bertier, Muncy, and many more. 118 pieces

Chinese Kingfisher Feather Operatic Diorama, Framed 29 1/2" x 30 1/2" x 5 1/2".

An Austrian Mechanical Landscape Diorama Clock 19th Century Height of frame 29 1/2 x width 39 1/4 x depth 9 7/8 inches.

19th c. Americana Folk Art diorama of an Old New England Fireside Kitchen, depicting 17th c. kitchen, 13"h x 49"w

LARGE 19thC VICTORIAN TAXIDERMY BIRD DIORAMA AVIARY WITH APPROXIMATELY (20) LARGE BIRDS TO INCLUDE OWL , WOODPECKER , CARDINAL & MORE IN VICTORIAN WOOD CASE - 25 1/2" x 17" x 21 1/2"